Health and wellbeing resources
We have prepared a list of a range of useful websites, apps and information on varying topics related to your health and wellbeing.
Australian Drug Information Network – information about drug and alcohol services.
Australian Drug Foundation – factual information on most types of illicit drugs.
CounsellingOnline – chat online with a counsellor about an alcohol or drug related issues.
Control Your Drinking Online – DrinkWise, a web-based self-change program.
Get information and advice on quitting smoking from:
CRUfAD – a clinic run by St. Vincent's Hospital with assessment and treatment for adults with anxiety.
Anxieties.com – clear information and practical strategies to challenge a range of anxiety related symptoms.
Chronicbabe.com – information for young women living with a chronic illness and trying to balance healthy living and fun.
GRIEFLink – information and strategies to cope with grief and death.
National Association for Loss and Grief – promotes education in loss, grief, bereavement and trauma.
Black Dog Institute – specialist expertise and information about depression and bipolar disorder.
Back from the Bluez – information about depression and strategies for managing your mood.
Beyond Blue - Issues for young people
Mood Gym – helps you identify and overcome problem emotions and develop coping skills.
myCompass – an interactive self-help service that aims to promote resilience and wellbeing.
Reach Out! – support for young people who are depressed/suicidal or affected by suicide of a loved one.
Apps
The Get Happy Mobile App – an eight to 10 week course involving lessons about managing your mood and coping with depression.
Domestic and Family violence – explains what domestic violence is and provides information on getting support.
Domestic Violence Advocacy Service – legal information for women experiencing domestic violence.
What's ok at home? - an organisation called Safe and Equal that make websites, videos, apps, brochures, posters etc. to help people understand what family violence is, why it happens, how to recognise it and how to help others who are experiencing it.
White Ribbon - Australia's campaign to stop violence against women.
Recover Your Life – information, advice, tips and support on all types of eating disorders.
Gambling Help – information and tools to help you take steps towards managing your gambling.
Wesley Gambling Counselling Services – information for gamblers and their families
Gamblers Anonymous – support group for people experiencing problems resulting from gambling.
Twenty10 + Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW – free, anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referral services and support groups for gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transgender persons.
PFLAG – support group for parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersexual people.
ACON Hunter Centre – improves the health and wellbeing of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community by proving information to reduce HIV transmission.
Health Direct – information about health and work life balance.
Lawlink – links to legal information related to NSW.
Law Access Online – legal information and assistance services to help you with your legal issues.
The University of Newcastle Legal Centre – free legal advice and information.
LawStuff – information about the legal rights of young people.
Moodgym – online cognitive behavioural therapy to help prevent depression.
Living life to the Full – online cognitive behavioural therapy focused on life skills.
e-couch – information about emotional problems and how to deal with them.
Apps
Embrace the Future – information for young people about risk factors, tips on effective coping and identifying warning signs.
Mental Health Carers NSW – support and advocacy for families and friends with mental illness or disorder.
NSW Health: Mental Health - resources, services and programmes provided by the NSW Government.
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc – information about improving the circumstances and welfare of people living with serious mental illness, as well as their carers and relatives.
COPMI – information for children of parents with a mental illness.
National Institute of Mental Health – information and research focused on creating better understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
Beyond Blue – resources for those experiencing depressive disorders.
GROW – peer supported programs for growth and personal development for those experiencing mental illness.
SANE Australia – information and support for all aspects of mental illness.
Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre (EPPIC) – a specialist early psychosis clinical program.
Head Space – information for young people and their parents and carers about mental health.
Family Planning NSW: Relationships. Navigating the good, the bad and the ugly.
Family Relationships online – family relationship information about couples and separation.
Relationships Australia – relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
Recover Your Life – a stepping stone to getting through your self harm.
Don't play around with sexual health.
Along with UON's own webpage on Your Sexual Health, here are some additional resources:
Family Planning NSW – Information about reproductive and sexual health.
healthdirect - Safe sex
NSW Sexual Health Clinics – Local clinics for sexual health services.
University Medical Centres – Get testing, treatment and help on campus with our medical centres.
How to sleep well – information about how to get a good night sleep.
How to survive unbearable stress – information and tips about how to deal with stress, depression, anxiety, sleep problems and fatigue.
Call Triple zero - 000 - for an ambulance.
Call Lifeline on 1311 14.
Contact the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 – a NSW 24-hour mental health phone access service.
Beyond Blue: Suicide Prevention
Black Dog Institute - Suicide, resources and support.
Everymind – supports young people who are depressed/suicidal or affected by suicide of a loved one.
LifeSpan Newcastle - Suicide prevention education and training.
Suicide Prevention Australia - Find help.
Smartraveller - get travel information before you leave.
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